DOWNSIZE


Meaning of DOWNSIZE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ verb

Etymology: down (II) + size (I)

transitive verb

1. : to reduce in size ; especially : to design or produce in smaller size

2. : to fire (employees) for the purpose of downsizing a business

intransitive verb

: to undergo a reduction in size

• down·siz·ing noun

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